What does the name August mean?

The name August means "Great, venerable".

What is the origin of the name August?

August is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name August?

In 2023, 290 babies were named August in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is August a girl's name?

Yes, August is traditionally used as a girl's name.

August

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Births Last Year: 290 →

All-Time Total: 5,998

Peak Year: 2021

August is derived from the Latin name Augustus, meaning "great" or "venerable." It was originally a title given to Roman emperors, later used as a given name.

Notable Namesakes

August Wilson - Playwright
August Alsina - Singer-songwriter
August Hermann Francke - Theologian
August Strindberg - Playwright
Auguste Rodin - Sculptor
Auguste Comte - Philosopher
Auguste Escoffier - Chef
Auguste Renoir - Painter
Auguste Dupin - Fictional detective

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to August

Hunter Winter Karma Nova Phoenix Naomi London Rylan

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to August

Kobe Phillip William Curtis Lennox Kenneth Judah Timothy

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to August

Augusta Augustine Augustus Austen Austin Gussie

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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